Age of Rebirth

"Where to choose to attack in the United States?" Admiral Doenitz knew in his heart that the question asked by the head of state was very meaningful. It not only considered his own strategic vision, but also showed that the head of state was not very relieved about the combat power of the navy.

Admiral Doenitz remembered that his answer was very concise and straightforward, which made the Führer capital stunned, "My Führer, the German Navy's first battle on the North American battlefield, the chosen target is the major cities on the east coast of the United States! "

"Denitz, I should give you and your navy a chance to perform, but remember, do what you can!" This was the reply from the head of state, and Admiral Dönitz remembered it very clearly. The tone of the head of state was very solemn, obviously I am somewhat worried.

Therefore, after obtaining the permission of the head of state, Admiral Doenitz gathered most of the German navy's military power in the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. This was nearly a month ago.

Admiral Dönitz, choosing the east coast of the United States for the first battle of the German Navy after a few years of hard work, is certainly not a hot-headed and frivolous move. The various factors of this military operation have been studied and deliberated.

If it was before the outbreak of the Japan-US Pacific War, even the German navy, which has developed greatly, would never dare to set foot in the Atlantic waters. It's a fool to touch this mold.

But today is not what it used to be, and the U.S. Navy has suffered heavy losses in the war with the Japanese Navy for control of the Pacific Ocean.Its main fleet, the Pacific Fleet, has been destroyed repeatedly, and its vitality has been severely damaged.More importantly, all the attention of the U.S. Navy is on the Pacific Ocean on the west coast.

In the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast, the U.S. Navy has very few troops, mostly offshore patrol ships, and none of the main battleships of sufficient tonnage.In other words, the U.S. Navy was beaten terribly by the Japanese Navy in the Pacific Ocean.There are not many main battleships left, this is the opportunity.

Second, the east coast of the United States is the fundamental location of the United States' politics, economy and military.If attacked.It will have a huge impact on the hearts and morale of the Americans. There is nothing more suitable for the German Navy's first battle than this way!

All the conditions are met, this battle is feasible, and one blow is the key. This is what Admiral Dönitz wants, deep down in his heart.Admiral Dönitz had no shortage of plans to compete with the army, and Rommel commanded the South American Army Group.Sweeping the U.S. military is like entering no one's land. If the navy wants to make a big splash, the east coast of the United States is the best target!

Admiral Dönitz smiled, immersed in memories, a colonel staff hurried in, and reported: "Reporting to the commander, I received a telegram from the commanders of each formation, and the Americans dispatched a group of land-based fighter jets to report to us. At the same time, the ground anti-aircraft firepower in the east coast of the United States exceeded the original estimate of the staff, and the bomber formation suffered a large loss!"

"Our mixed formation, what is the effect of the bombing?" Admiral Dönitz asked.

"Basically achieved the intended purpose, but the bombing of Washington, the effect is not very satisfactory!" The colonel's staff replied succinctly.

"The reason?" Admiral Denitz asked without talking nonsense.

"Washington is the capital of the United States, and the air defense force is very strong. There are at least fifteen fighter wings of the US Army Air Force and eight fighter wings of the Naval Air Force. Except, the ground air defense firepower is denser than any other target!" The colonel's staff replied.

"Hmph!" Admiral Dönitz sneered, and ordered: "Order the third carrier-based aircraft group, the navy's land-based fifth fighter division, and the seventh bomber division to take off immediately and join the air strike on Washington. Kill all the American fighter jets in the sky!"

"Commander, this is our general reserve force, all of which are devoted to the air strike on Washington. In case of unexpected circumstances, we will have no troops available!" The colonel reminded that he had followed Admiral Doenitz for many years. Therefore, they have the courage to speak out to remind them.

"Accident?" Admiral Doenitz shook his head and said, "There is no accident. Even if there is, my determination to step up air strikes on Washington will not be shaken. If Washington can be razed to the ground, the loss will be even greater." Big, no hesitation!"

From the morning until sunset, the German Navy's carrier-based and land-based fleets continued to bomb the major cities on the east coast of the United States with high intensity and high density. The U.S. Army Air Force and Naval Air Force fleet, Fight back desperately.

A total of nearly [-] combat aircraft from both sides fought in the sky of the east coast of the United States. The originally clear sky was full of traces of combat aircraft. The pilots of both sides were chasing and fighting each other. Bullets pierced the sky and bombs poured down. Down below, the hit plane exploded into a huge ball of fire, blooming in the sky. From time to time, planes screamed strangely, carrying thick smoke, and plunged to the ground, creating a cloud of smoke mixed with flames.

At dusk, the German navy began to withdraw and withdraw from the battlefield, leaving behind cities riddled with holes and ruins everywhere. In the afterglow of the setting sun, a thick layer of gunpowder smoke spread over the major cities along the east coast of the United States. Backed by the last few rays of sunset glow, the eastern part of the United States is moaning in pain.

In the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, Admiral Dönitz was listening to the chief of staff, reporting today's results, his expression was very excited, enough, even though the German Navy paid more than [-] fighter jets and more than [-] bombers were shot down and damaged The price, but the results obtained are undoubtedly brilliant.

A total of more than [-] U.S. fighter jets were shot down. Generally speaking, the losses of the German navy were greater than those of the Americans, but Admiral Dönitz did not think so. The air strikes on all target cities were very successful, especially the air strike on Washington, which almost razed the capital of the United States to the ground. In conclusion, the losses of the Americans far exceeded their own!

More importantly, let the Americans realize that the German navy can launch an attack on the east coast of the United States at any time. This alone, Admiral Doenitz believes, has shaken the foundation of the United States and weakened the morale of the Americans. up!

As for the loss of the navy, Admiral Dönitz did not feel distressed. There will be a price in war. Besides, the price paid is very valuable. He immediately drafted the telegram to the head of state, "My head of state, in the distant On the Atlantic Ocean, Doenitz reports to you that after a day of air raids, the German Navy dispatched nearly [-] combat planes, covering all important cities on the east coast of the United States, including Washington, DC, the capital of the United States, in a haze of smoke and flames !"

"The entire east coast of the United States is trembling and trembling! In this battle, we lost more than [-] combat aircraft and shot down more than [-] US fighter jets. Regarding the loss of the navy, I will have a special report. Submission of the report!"

Admiral Doenitz is a rigorous soldier, and he does not hide his losses. He also believes that the head of state will evaluate this large-scale air strike by the navy fairly.

Hitler's call back was quick. Obviously, Hitler, who was far away in Berlin, was quite concerned about the naval offensive, or rather, uneasy.

"Denitz, the navy is great! You have proved yourself with practical actions. It's okay, and the Germans will be proud of the navy! After this battle, no one will ignore the strong existence of the German navy. The presence of the Navy in the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea is a huge threat to the Americans!" This is the entire content of Hitler's reply to Doenitz.

Seeing the head of state's reply, the corners of Admiral Doenitz's eyes became moist. This is the best compliment the head of state gave to the navy. He ordered the chief of staff to: "Immediately send the full text of the head of state's telegram to each navy and fleet. All pilots, convey the content of the head of state's message to every officer and soldier in the navy!"

Southwest United States, Santa Fe, the seat of the headquarters of the German South American Army Group, Commander Marshal Rommel. Heart smile.

Within the German Army, there were no feuds and disputes between the army and the navy, except that Goering always wanted to put the air force above the army and navy. Regarding the air strike commanded by Admiral Doenitz, Marshal Rommel I appreciate it very much.

He appreciates the strategic vision of Admiral Doenitz, who lands very accurately and strikes hard enough. The air strike on the east coast of the United States is tantamount to hitting the Americans seven inches above. The southwestern border and the South American army group attacking the central and eastern regions of the United States are very beneficial support and support.

"I am gratified that the navy has carried out a large-scale air strike on the east coast of the United States. On behalf of all the officers and soldiers of the South American Army Group, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the navy for its support and support!" This is Marshal Rommel, to Deng Admiral Nitz's congratulatory message was simple, direct, and sincere.

In the deep night, Washington is still burning everywhere. The city is full of ruins, ruins, collapsed buildings, asphalt roads full of bomb craters, flames and thick smoke, covering the sky above the city.

The whole city was filled with a strong smell of burnt, boundless fear, weighing on the hearts of Washington residents, helplessly searching for the dead bodies of their relatives among the ruins.

In the basement of the U.S. Wartime Supreme Command, President Roosevelt was presiding over a military meeting and listening to Lieutenant General Desk, commander of the U.S. East Coast Defense Command, report on the property and personnel losses caused by the air strikes by German aircraft to the eastern region.

As for the vice president, Mr. Truman, who was going to take over the presidency, he was very unlucky and suffered a piece of bomb fragments. At this moment, he was lying in the hospital in pain.

(to be continued) (to be continued...)